There is increasing recognition of the central role that behavior plays in the prevention, development, progression, and treatment of disease. The most common causes of death in developed nations such as cancer or cardiovascular disease can all be directly linked to behavioral factors. In this context, the field of health psychology has grown extensively in recent years. With its prime emphasis on promoting healthy behaviors across the lifespan and with preventing and treating illness, health psychology occupies a unique ...
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There is increasing recognition of the central role that behavior plays in the prevention, development, progression, and treatment of disease. The most common causes of death in developed nations such as cancer or cardiovascular disease can all be directly linked to behavioral factors. In this context, the field of health psychology has grown extensively in recent years. With its prime emphasis on promoting healthy behaviors across the lifespan and with preventing and treating illness, health psychology occupies a unique niche within psychology. Reflecting the breadth and impact of the field, the "Encyclopedia of Health Psychology" offers students, researchers, and practitioners a comprehensive reference for understanding the behavioral, emotional, and social influences on health. Featuring over 200 entries from more than 150 leading practitioners, researchers, and educators, it provides the extensive, accessible, and current coverage that this multidisciplinary field requires. Its important features include: clear definitions of key terms and concise overviews of critical concepts; expanded coverage of chronic conditions such as diabetes and heart disease; up-to-date findings on the mind/body connection in patients with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other conditions; current perspectives on key topics such as: behavioral factors in the management of chronic and terminal diseases, links between stress and the immune system, women's health issues, non-drug approaches to pain management, and the growing connections between traditional and alternative medicine; and practical insights on issues specific to pediatric and elderly patients. The editors of the "Encyclopedia of Health Psychology" have assembled a practical guide for working clinicians, a forward-looking reference for graduate and undergraduate students, and an invaluable sourcebook for psychologists, physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
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